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Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Cultural Context

Chicken and wild rice soup is a comforting dish popular in the United States, particularly in the Midwest. It combines the heartiness of chicken with the nutty flavor of wild rice, often enjoyed during colder months or as a nourishing meal any time of year. This soup reflects the use of local ingredients and is often made in homes for family gatherings or as a quick weeknight dinner.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
6 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
15 mL (1 Tbsp) oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
500 mL shiitake mushrooms, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
5 mL (1 tsp) summer savoury
5 mL (1 tsp) tarragon
2 bay leaves
4L (8 cups) stock
250 mL (1 cup) wild rice, rinsed
60 mL (¼ cup) basmati rice

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a different flavor, while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

wild rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often cheaper.

1

Preheat oven to 450ºF.

2

Remove the skins, debone the chicken thighs, and chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.

3

Place skins on a rack over a baking sheet and lightly salt, set in the fridge.

4

In a large pot, add oil and sauté onions, celery, and carrots until softened.

5

Add mushrooms, season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms softened.

6

Add chicken pieces, and the bones to the pot along with the savoury, tarragon, bay leaves, wild rice and basmati.

7

Add the stock and bring to a boil.

8

Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook 20-30 minutes.

9

Place chicken skin in pre-heated oven and bake until golden brown and crisp.

10

When soup is cooked, remove bay leaves and bones before serving.

11

Serve with crispy chicken skin.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedsimmered

Equipment Needed

large potbaking sheetrack

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairychicken

Also Known As

Wild Rice Chicken SoupChicken Wild Rice Stew

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